Austin Jackson 'biggest key' to Tigers' offense, Jim Leyland says | Detroit News
The Detroit News Austin Jackson had 170 strikeouts as a rookie in 2010 and 181 last season. (Robin Buckson / Detroit News) Detroit — He said it sounds crazy — and that...
Tigers haven't ruled out pursuit of Cespedes | Major League Baseball
Has the Prince Fielder signing ruled out the Tigers on a Yoenis Cespedes pursuit? Tigers president/general manager Dave Dombrowski has been careful with his answer.
Tigers could plug as many as 10 players into DH spot | Detroit News
The Detroit News Delmon Young is leery of a fulltime DH role, seeing what havoc it wreaked on White Sox slugger Adam Dunn last season. (Robin Buckson/Detroit News) Detroit— Despite the signing...
Tigers still among bidders for Yoenis Cespedes | Detroit News
The Yoenis Cespedes sweepstakes is about to begin, and the Tigers reportedly are still among the bidders. So says Jim Bowden of ESPN.com, who wrote Cespedes will travel to the United States in 7-10 days to meet with clubs. He...
Tigers' order not weighing on Young's mind | Major League Baseball
Victor Martinez out, there was a chance he'd be the one protecting an All-Star slugger in the Tigers' batting order. He had no idea that would be Prince Fielder instead of Miguel Cabrera.
Tigers' Victor Martinez undergoes knee surgery | Detroit News
The Detroit News Tigers designated hitter/catcher Victor Martinez underwent knee surgery on Friday, the team announced Monday. (Robin Buckson/Detroit News) Detroit— Victor Martinez's left knee was so damaged, so torn up...
Nick Castellanos remains in Tigers' plans | Detroit News
Team not looking to trade 3B Castellanos, despite Cabrera move The Detroit News The Tigers took third baseman Nick Castellanos with the 44th overall pick in the 2010 draft. He could arrive in Detroit by 2014. (Robin Buckson/Detroit News) Detroit— Tigers fans...
Detroit Tigers are adamant about Miguel Cabrera playing third base - MLB | ESPN.com
During the past couple of days, some rival executives have debated whether the Detroit Tigers are serious about playing Miguel Cabrera at third base, or if this is just early lip service until they get to spring training and Jim Leyland gets a chance...
Dombrowski: Inge still 'very important' to Tigers | Major League Baseball
trade that was expected that winter never happened, and Inge ended up back at third base. Now, the Tigers and Inge might be back in the same spot.
MLB - Prince Fielder gives the Detroit Tigers a potent offense and a questionable defense | ESPN.com
Prince Fielder was introduced by the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, but already the greatest question around the team is whether Miguel Cabrera can move back to third base and play the position adequately. Cabrera already had hopes...
Tom Verducci: Fielder gives Tigers a title shot but deal is bad baseball sense | SI.com
You have to admire the gusto of 82-year-old Tigers owner Mike Ilitch. When Ilitch wasn't happy with patchwork contingency plans about replacing Victor Martinez, he said he turned to GM Dave Dombrowski and said, "You know, I think...
Bob Wojnowski: Fielder's signing shows Tigers owner Mike Ilitch isn't messing around | Detroit News
Detroit -- You have to spend to win, you have to gamble to gain. Say what you wish about what Tigers owner Mike Ilitch just did, but his intentions are unambiguous...
John Niyo: Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski's Job 1: Whatever Ilitch wants | Detroit News
Detroit -- Dave Dombrowski holds many important titles with the Tigers. He is the team president. He is the chief executive officer. He is the general manager. But there's another...
Tigers owner pulls out stops in pursuit of Prince | FOXSports.com
Miggy, Prince to anchor infield for Tigers | FOXSports.com
Lynn Henning: Tigers confident stars will align favorably with Cabrera at 3B | Detroit News
Prince Fielder shared the stage with son Jadyn, 7, at Comerica Park on Thursday. (John T. Greilick / Detroit News) Not only did they add a Hollywood slugger to their lineup Thursday, the Tigers introduced a guy so charismatic it's no wonder he's named Prince. Not long...
Prince Fielder introduced by Tigers | FOXSports.com
Saying ''dreams come true,'' Prince Fielder was introduced Thursday by the Detroit Tigers. PRINCE HEADS HOME Prince learned baseball here Rosenthal: Deal stunned MLB Inside the Fielder family feud Deal has owner Ilitch's imprint Tigers still have holes to fill Fielder...
Tigers' Leyland sets tentative lineup; Inge's role will decrease | Detroit News
The Detroit News Brandon Inge hit .197 in 269 at-bats with the Tigers last season. (Robin Buckson / Detroit News) Detroit — Prince Fielder's arrival in Detroit gives the Tigers one...
Tigers introduce their $214 million man Fielder | ESPN.com
Contract Breaking Down Fielder's Deal Buster Olney and John Kruk look at Prince Fielder's move to Detroit Cecil Fielder On Prince Heading To Detroit Prince Fielder's father, Cecil, talks about Prince heading to the Tigers. DETROIT -- Saying "dreams come true," Prince Fielder was introduced...
Prince Fielder's deal with Detroit is the latest example of a small-market casualty - MLB | ESPN.com
a team signs a player to an enormous contract. Prince Fielder hasn't even been introduced by the Detroit Tigers in the wake of his nine-year, $214 million deal, and some rival executives with small-budget and middle-budget teams are privately lamenting what they consider the increasingly untenable position...
Tigers manager Jim Leyland thrilled to add Prince Fielder to lineup | Detroit News
The Detroit News Tigers manager Jim Leyland will have a lot of options to consider when filling out his 2012 lineup cards. (Robin Buckson/Detroit News) Detroit— Jim Leyland will talk in detail...
Fielder deal adds to history linking Boras, Tigers | Major League Baseball
Scott Boras usually saves his highest praise for his clients, especially during the offseason. He can use an occasional exaggeration, but his ability to use description to paint the image for his players is famous.
Tigers finalize deal, will introduce Prince today | Major League Baseball
The Tigers formally announced the signing of Prince Fielder to a nine-year contract, two days after coming to an agreement with the free-agent slugger, and scheduled a 2 p.m. ET news...
Prince Fielder's signing causes domino effect for Tigers | Detroit News
The Detroit News Miguel Cabrera played a capable first base for the Tigers, but he likely will move to third base to accommodate the addition of slugging first baseman Price Fielder. (Robin...
Baseball prodigy Prince Fielder showed his talent early in Detroit | Detroit News
The Detroit News Detroit Tigers first baseman Cecil Fielder poses with his son Prince in the American League locker room before the 1993 Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Baltimore. Cecil Fielder...